Google says very hard to operate in China
Google Inc co-founder Sergey Brin said on Tuesday it has become very hard to operate in China, but he is optimistic that the Internet company can continue to open up information for everyone everywhere, free of political censorship.
How does Google Buzz work? (Video)
Google unveiled on Tuesday its most ambitious attempt on the fast-growing social networking world, Google Buzz which is built into Gmail.
Office romance acceptable: Study
Office romances are acceptable, most of the time, according to a study.
Toyota to recall more 2010 Camrys in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp will recall 7,314 model-year 2010 Camry sedans in the United States due to the risk that a potential defect in steering may make it harder for drivers to stop the vehicle.
Wall St gains on reports of help for Greece
The Dow posted its largest one-day percentage gain in three months on Tuesday, boosted by reports of an aid plan for heavily indebted Greece.
Daily Forecast Feb 10
The Aussie dollar entered offshore exchange edging closer to the 87 cent handle with the market keeping a keen eye on developments in Europe.
Rajaratnam to provide SEC with wiretaps
Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam and co-defendant Danielle Chiesi, indicted in a sweeping insider trading case, must hand over wiretap evidence to U.S. market regulators, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
Obama seeks common ground on deficit, jobs
President Barack Obama sought common ground with Republicans on Tuesday over his top priorities of job creation and deficit reduction, winning hints of support in both areas but a rebuke on healthcare reform.
Toyota recalls new Prius in latest safety fix
The spiraling crisis at Toyota Motor Corp deepened on Tuesday as the automaker said it would recall thousands of Camry sedans as well as nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars to fix steering and braking problems.
White House mocks Palin hand notes
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs mocked former Alaska governor Sarah Palin at the White House on Tuesday, for reading notes from the palm of her hand during a public appearance at the Tea Party convention.
European governments agree to help Greece: source
European governments have agreed in principle to help heavily indebted Greece, a senior German coalition source said on Tuesday, in what would be the first rescue of a euro zone member in the currency's 11-year history.
Eurozone agreed in principle to aid Greece - source
Euro zone countries have decided in principle to help debt-stricken Greece, a senior German ruling coalition source said on Tuesday.
Bored? Study shows you could die
Those who show high-levels of boredom are more likely to die, according to new research.
Lie down in long haul economy
Relax, snuggle up and sleep lying flat in new specially designed rows of seats on long-haul flights later this year with Air New Zealand.
MetLife may pay AIG in stock, cash for unit: source
MetLife Inc plans to pay American International Group Inc in stock and cash for American Life Insurance Co , as the two sides negotiate what could be a roughly $15 billion deal, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
U.S. stock exchange heads take aim at Volcker rule
The heads of the top U.S. stock exchanges have poured cold water on the Obama administration's plan to bar banks from proprietary trading.
Severe winter storm heading to New York City, schools to close
A severe winter storm warning was issued for New York City on Tuesday forecasting snow accumulation is expected to total 6 to 12 inches.
Stocks rally on possible loan guarantee for Greece
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday on investors' relief that help for Greece may finally arrive.
Buffett's Dairy Queen to expand into Egypt, Macau
International Dairy Queen, the ice cream retailer owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, said on Tuesday that it planned in 2010 to open its first stores in Egypt and Macau.
Ghana has not blocked Exxon-Kosmos deal: source
Ghana has not blocked a planned $4 billion oilfield stake sale to Exxon Mobil by Kosmos Energy but still threatens to do so if the parties do not abandon the deal, a government source said on Tuesday.
Man rescued alive four weeks after Haiti quake (video)
A 28-year-old man was pulled alive on Monday from the rubble of a building four weeks after Haiti quake that killed more than 200,000 people.
Obama courts Republican support on jobs, deficit
President Barack Obama sought common ground with Republicans on Tuesday on his top policy priorities of job creation and deficit reduction, winning hints of support in both areas but a rebuke on healthcare reform.
Wall Street jumps on reports of help for Greece
Stocks advanced on Tuesday, with the Dow on track for its largest daily percentage gain since November, boosted by reports about an aid plan for heavily indebted Greece.
Big builders eye Woodside and its lots, get rebuffed
Less than two months out of bankruptcy, a small homebuilder says it is entertaining acquisition offers -- which could mean its bigger rivals are facing a shortage of land.
Pulte posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss
Pulte Homes Inc reported a larger-than-expected fourth-quarter net loss on Tuesday despite help from a tax benefit, sending its shares lower.
U.S. rapper Lil Wayne to get jail sentence
U.S. rapper Lil Wayne is set to be sentenced Tuesday in New York City for pleading guilty in a gun possession case.
Cheaper, quicker options to Manitoba
Starting in June, travellers have a new option for getting to central Canada and the opportunity to create a unique short break.
Obama calls on congress leaders to unite in creating jobs
President Barack Obama convened a meeting of Top Republican and Democratic leaders on Tuesday in the White House and called on the two parties to focus on creating jobs and cooperating on battled economy.
Obama hopes to see jobs package in coming weeks
President Barack Obama, reaching out to lawmakers in both U.S. political parties, said on Tuesday he hoped Congress would soon deliver a package of measures to boost U.S. employment and economic growth.
U.S. job openings rise, hirings steady in December
U.S. job openings rose in December and the number of unemployed workers fell, according to a government report on Tuesday that supported views the labor market was on the brink of recovery.
